Overview & Reviews

Hyundai's Elantra sedan was redesigned last year, but the big news for 2002 is the release of the GT version, an all-new five-door hatchback that boasts such upscale standard equipment as a leather-trimmed interior, European suspension tuning, four-wheel disc brakes, 15-inch wheels, foglamps and a CD player. In September 2002, Hyundai announced that it had misstated the horsepower ratings for all of the models in its lineup -- the Elantra is now rated at 135 hp, rather than 140. To compensate, the company is offering owners (of 2000 models and newer) three options: 10 years of roadside assistance, 6-year/72,000-mile basic warranty coverage or 12-year/120,000-mile powertrain coverage.

• Solidly built, powerful engine for its class, plenty of standard features, ultra-low price tag.

• Funky front styling details.

User Reviews:

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  2002 Hyundai Elantras are Great! - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By urshurak - May 17 - 12:06 pm

  great ride and features for your money!

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  I was surprised by the quality... - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By kjones65 - April 16 - 10:00 am

  I purchased this car a year ago as a company car to make daily trips and occasionally haul some equipment. I have been pleasantly surprised that the quality of the fit and finish over the year has been just as good as my passat. Hyundai has developed a solid product line in design and quality since it partnered with Daimler Chrysler. I would rec. this car for anyone looking for a great value.

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  Unbelievable! - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By new GT Owner - April 7 - 10:00 am

  Just bought an Elantra GT 2002 pewter with automatic. Great control in corners, the car follows very well the road. Good acceleration, even with automatic. The car feels very solid and is far from Civic, Sentra or Protege. Body lean is better controled in Elantra bacause of the suspension. I drove before the Sentra and Accord for about 1 year each. I like Elantra better, especially for its price and features.

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  great car - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By tre - April 2 - 1:55 am

  this car has been awesome!..i love the handling the features and the style. this is the best overall car i have ever owned!..little stuff bug me like the wierd wear patterns on the hubcaps..looks like painted thin plastic succecptable to wear...i need to have those replaced...paint in general seems thin on the whole car.. (easy scratch marks)...but that really is my biggest complaint..the car is a winner outside of that!!!...peppy..handles well..nice stereo and well designed..thank god i dont have to get my 63" frame in the backseat tho!...=)...not a ton of room back there, but enough for the average joe or jo-ette...i like this car alot, make driving fun for me again!!

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  great car - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By jim c - March 15 - 2:00 am

  Have owned many vehicles--vans, SUV, sedans, sub compacts--this is among the best I have had--as soon as I brought it home, my wife decided she liked it more than her 2001 pearl white Sonata, a larger, more expensive vehicle. For all of you looking at the more expensive Corollas, Sentras, and Civics, please do yourself a favor and drive this one also. Happy car hunting.

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  Economical and Reliable - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By drbr - February 18 - 10:33 am

  We bought this car new in 2002. We test drove Toyotas and Hondas and tried Hyundai on a whim. Price not a factor, this was still our favorite of the three (Civic, Corolla and Elantra). It doesnt have much of a personality and some people sniff at the name badge, but for our money we couldnt be happier. Weve replaced the tires and brakes and have 57k on the vehicle now. We get 33-36mpg highway. People complain about resale but we plan to keep this little econobox until it wont run anymore. My highest compliment for the vehicle is that we bought it while I was still in professional school and now that Ive graduated I’m still proud to drive it though now we could afford something more.

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  The best there is in small cars. - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By elantra sedan - January 13 - 9:07 am

  Since I purchased this vehicle, all Ive had to do was to service this vehicle for normal maintenance. I just recently replaced the radiator at 142,000 miles. Other than that, its just been tires, brakes, tuneups, etc. The car has nice pickup for its size engine and on of the coldest a/c units Ive ever experienced. Last June, someone in front of me kicked up some 4x8 pieces of wood on the highway. The car took it like a champ, and although had extensive front end damage, I was easily able to pull over on the shoulder of the road, even though the car obviously had to drive over the debris. The hood took most of the impact, was repaired, and Im back on the road at over 145,000 miles.

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  Best car Ive ever owned - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By Chuck B. - January 12 - 2:00 am

  I am totally amazed by this car. It comes standard with pretty much everthing. Its fast, handles great with the standard Michelins, rides good, is quiet at highway speeds and I always get 30+ mpg. Im at 14,000 and the car has been flawless so far. Not so much as a squeak. The dealer and Hyundai have been great. I looked at Civics, Toyotas, the laughable Focus and many others and the Elantra is the deal of the decade. More room, more power, more features and I got it for under $12,000. I drove Saabs for years but got tired of all the expensive repair bills. The Hyundai costs less than half as much and doesnt drive that much different.

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  First Impressions 2002 Elantra GT - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By danyn_canyon - January 6 - 10:00 am

  WOW. This beautiful Carbon Blue GT AMAZING. Comfortable, loaded with features, and ride quality more like that expected from a luxury car. The car ride quiet; sits up tall, smoothe and silky compared to Civic EX. Amazingly, the GT $3-4K less than Civic EX . GTs ride is smoother, quieter, and the stereo better sounding. However, paint finish quality on the Civic superior. Considering other amenities like fog lights, digital clock, heated mirrors, leather seats, the Hyundai comes out ahead. Four wheel disk brakes--stopping power galore. Acceleration good. Car sturdiness and safety features (including side air bags) totally up to snuff.

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  I love it - 2002 Hyundai Elantra
  By SlowOkie - January 6 - 10:00 am

  I have only had my Elantra GT for a couple of months now, but so far it is everything I had hoped for. The fit and finish of the car is the best Ive found for the price. The only thing I would change is the power, which I may do with the help of a supercharger I have found that fits the 2.0 engine in the GT.